Lesson 23: 1900-present day law enforcement

• What was the starting point for police development in the UK?

  The Bow Street Runners in 1749
• What significant change occurred in 1829 regarding policing?

  The creation of the Metropolitan Police
• What did the 1856 Police Act recommend?

  Creation of a national police force
• How many separate police forces existed in the UK at the start of the 1900s?

  200 separate forces
• What was a common method of communication for police officers in the early 1900s?

  Using a whistle to call for help
• How did police methods change during the 1900s?

  Increased use of science and technology
• What were the overall changes in policing during the 1900s?

  • Increased use of science and technology
  • Specific roles in specialist units
  • Greater focus on crime prevention and rehabilitation
  • Higher costs due to increased demand
• What role do Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs) have?

  Advise on preventing crime
• When did the Neighbourhood Watch begin?

  In 1982
• What was the purpose of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme?

  Community members report crime to police
• What identification method was first used by the Metropolitan Police in 1901?

  Fingerprinting
• What was introduced in 1900 to help identify criminals?

  A 'Rogues Gallery' of local criminals
• What transportation method was introduced for police officers in the 1900s?

  Bicycles
• What significant change occurred in policing in 1920?

  Women were recruited into the police
• What communication technology was used by police in the 1930s?

  Two-way radios in cars
• What emergency number was started in 1937 for the Metropolitan Police?

  The 999 emergency telephone number
• What was established in 1947 for police training?

  The Police Training College
• What was allowed for police use in 1965?

  Tear gas to break up riots
• When were breathalysers first used by police?

  In 1967
• What technology was developed in the 1970s for monitoring public behavior?

  CCTV
• What was launched in 1980 that held records of individuals?

  The National Police Computer
• When was DNA first used to convict a murderer?

  In 1988
• What was introduced in 1992 to deter speeding?

  Speed cameras
• What databases were introduced in 1995?

  National DNA and fingerprinting databases
• When did the Neighbourhood Watch become a national network?

  In 2007
• What are the key developments in policing from 1900 to 2007?

  • 1900: Photographs for criminal identification
  • 1901: Fingerprinting introduced
  • 1901: Blood types for identification
  • 1920: Women recruited into police
  • 1930s: Police cars and two-way radios
  • 1980: National Police Computer launched
  • 1988: DNA used for convictions
  • 1992: Speed cameras introduced
  • 1995: National DNA and fingerprinting databases
  • 2007: Neighbourhood Watch became national